Description
This creamy butter beans recipe offers a smooth and comforting dish perfect for a nutritious meal. Featuring tender butter beans simmered in vegetable broth with aromatic onion, garlic, and thyme, enriched with heavy cream for a luscious finish, it’s a quick and satisfying choice for four servings.
Ingredients
Scale
Beans and Broth
- 2 cups butter beans, cooked
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Dairy
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Aromatics and Seasoning
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat a pot over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until they become soft and translucent, releasing their fragrant aroma.
- Add Butter Beans and Broth: Stir in the cooked butter beans and pour in the vegetable broth, combining the ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing it to cook gently for 10 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Add Cream and Thyme: Stir in the heavy cream and teaspoon of thyme, blending them thoroughly into the mixture to create a creamy texture.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning to your preference.
- Cook Further: Continue cooking the mixture for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring everything is heated through and flavors are well incorporated.
- Serve Warm: Remove from heat and serve the creamy butter beans warm for a comforting and delicious meal.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream.
- Use fresh thyme if available for a more vibrant herbal flavor.
- Can be served as a side dish or a light main course with crusty bread.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the bean type if using dried beans; pre-cook accordingly.
- Adjust thickness by adding more vegetable broth if desired.
